Elena O.
Native German Translator & Interpreter | DE-EN Language Services
Originally from vibrant Berlin, I’m a native German speaker with a deep passion for languages and cross-cultural communication. I’ve had the opportunity to live and work across various cultural and linguistic landscapes, including Germany, the US, France, India, and now Turkey, where I currently live. With experience at the Goethe Institute, the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, and over 7 years as a freelance linguist, I bring the expertise needed to excel in translation and localization. My dedication to research, precision, and linguistic excellence forms the core of my language services. Language is not just a tool we use to communicate; it is the lens through which we see the world. Every translation I do is a way to help your message transcend linguistic barriers and find a voice in another culture. With more than ten years of experience, I make sure your message not only translates but truly connects with your German-speaking audience. I am looking forward to working on your projects! Specialization: Translation Interpretation Proofreading Transcreation Transcription Subtitling Quality Assurance AI Projects App localization Website translation Language Workshops B1 & B2 Goethe Institute exam preparation Amazon listings Customer Testimonials: "Perfect translation - very attentive, professional, and accurate. I would 10/10 recommend her for difficult software localization tasks." – Client: Software Localization Project "Elena brings the highest level of quality. I should admit that she starts to dig into the details thus providing an exceptional insight of any translation. I can rely upon her curiosity and interest for even minor moments of the project. I couldn't imagine a more talented interpreter." – Client: Corporate Translation Project "It's been a true pleasure working with Elena on the proofreading in German of a children's book. She's fast, reliable, cooperative, and with excellent knowledge of the German language. She's also a very kind and polite person to work with. I highly recommend her for literary translation projects." – Client: Literary Translation Project
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $14k
Billed in all: $71,049$71k
$1.4k in the last 6 months
Across 11 contracts
Across 104 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 2% in Language Interpretation
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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